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'It's another piece of business that I don't understand': Former Porto presidential candidate Nuno Lobo slams Fabio Vieira's imminent move to Arsenal with midfielder set to move for £34million

Former Porto presidential candidate Nuno Lobo has critcised the impending transfer of Fabio Vieira to Arsenal.

Arsenal are set to secure the signing of the midfielder for a fee of around £34million.

Lobo, who came third in Porto's presidential election in 2020, described the transfer as 'a bad deal' and spoke of his frustration at the club losing a player who has 'the DNA of FC Porto'.

Former Porto presidential candidate Nuno Lobo has criticised the expected sale of Fabio Vieira

Speaking to Bola Branca, Lobo said: 'He is one of the best players at FC Porto and leaving for this fee is a bad deal.